Ancient Roman-era marble cargo shipwreck found by Israeli beachgoer
The cargo shipment of marble items had been known to the Israel Antiquities Authority for years, but because it was covered in sand, its exact location was unknown.
A marble Corinthian column capital is seen on the sea floor off the coast of Israel.(photo credit: ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY MARINE ARCHAEOLOGY UNIT)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFUpdated: